Boston area

Basically it should be called New England area thread, but I think there is already one called that.  The last time we met was is Gloucester we all had a great time.  

Hi all,  Sorry I did not get back here after my surgery.  It went very well and I have healed very quickly.  Sad to report that final pathology and scans show I am Stage IV so lots of new treatments to look forward to.

I am always up for a meet and greet...

Kezzie

P.S  deborye... I agree 100% enough with all the rain and fog..

I have a GPS so just give me an address and I can fit 3 ppl in my PT Cruiser if you want to meet at my house.  I have emails of most of the Boston Area gals.

Hi ladies.....

I recently finished chemo and will start radiation in two weeks.  I decided to write on this discussion board because it was named "Boston Area".  I live south of Boston and I am trying to find a "Breast Cancer Support Group" or a group of some kind.  I was wondering if anyone here could help me?  Please write whenever you have time.  I would really appreciate your input!

Thanks, Christine 

Hi mrsb45,

 I live in Middleboro.  We're neighbors!  I have looked into hospitals and I recently went to a group at Jordan Hospital but it wasn't a match for me.  There was alot of different cancers and it felt very sad. Everyone went around the room and told their sad story.  By the time they did that the time was up and that was it.  I was so disappointed.  I really want a "Breast Cancer" group.  Starting your own group sounds like a great idea.  I can be your first member and we could try to recruit on this discussion board to see if there is others?  Thank you for writing.  Hopefully we can talk soon.

Hi Keno

 Waltham is not so far and we could always meet somewhere.  I read you are a Teacher   What grade?  Are you still working?  I teach Preschool but have been out of work since February.  Looking forward to going back in September! Talk soon.

 Christine

Hi Christine,

I teach preschool in Newton. I love it, I have the 3 year old class. I will be finished for the summer next week. I'm sure it will be good for you to get back to work and try to get past everything you've gone through!     I really like the idea of starting our own group, it might be more informal than the ones at the hospitals.

Hi ladies,

I think we should find a restuarant, location etc for us to meet and share our stories.  I think we all could use a "night out"  ??!!  What do you think??  Do you have any suggestions?  I read Keno and Snoopy are interested?  If anyone else..... let us know.

Talk soon!!

Christine

Hi Glostagirl - I love Salem:-) looks like we are neighbours. I am sorry about all that you have been through, I hope you are feeling much better now. I am starting chemo in july, I will know the exact dates tomorrow as I have a meeting wiht my med onco & NP. I am scheduled for 4-6 cycles of TC then radiation then tamoxifen:-( I am planning on using the Penguin Cold Caps to preserve my hair while going through chemo, i heard alot of positive feedback from pple who are currently using them or have used them in the past.I am so scared & nervous of chemo as I dont know what to expect. I feel like I am getting so much info and not sure which one is right or for meand which is not, basically scared of the unknown:-( Iam told the TCis not as aggressive but dont know really. I am planning to work while doing chemo, again not sure how my body will react; I work in Boston, near downtown crossing to be exact, so i commute from salem every day; was planning to take the day off on chemo day and maybe work from home the next 2 days after chemo... aaahh not sure how it'll work out. Spoke to HR and they told me that i could always be on short term disability, so i'll see how it goes after my first chemo. Sorry to be blabbing:-)

Is there a meet & greet july 12th - 15th? where? would love to try and be there if i have the details.

Hi Haltsaluteatx - I have checked the thread on PCC, thats where i got more info on them. I will put in my order nexxt week and pray for the best results:-) You are right, I will listen to my body and wont puch myself (actually thats also what the HR personnel told me yday). Thanks for the input:-)

I would be interested.  Last time we all met in Gloucester.  

Hello ladies, I am starting chemo july 7th; let me know the venue for the meeting. I am planning to use the Penguin cold caps to preserve my hair. Anyone in the NE area who used them?

Let's pick a location for a meet and greet soon.

Hi ladies; I am starting chemo next week 7/7 6 cycles of TC. I was thinking the middle place for all of us is Boston/Cambridge area, what do you guys think? the date so far looks good to me.